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I have been teaching on time management for many years and I still think most people are not very good at managing their time and productivity. In my discussions with learners I have found that most people simply waste time. I have compiled a list of these:

1. Spending time on things that don’t matter (80%) instead of those that matter (20%)

2. Not knowing what the priorities should be

3. Ending up in conflicts with others, draining energy and loosing focus

4. Getting interrupted and not having a systematic way to handle it

5. Procrastination and leaving tasks to be done at a later date

6. Having many unfinished projects while still getting excited about new things without committing to finish them off in due course

7. Too much socialising and spending time talking with others rather than doing any useful work

I wonder if anyone knows of more we can add to this list. Any suggestions?

Paul

Just some of my additions to a great list here-
20. Inability to say 'NO' when you cannot do something.
21. Not knowing who you are, your strengths and weaknesses, and how to use them to your advantage in being effective.
22. Lost or bogged down in juggling too much technology - email , phone, internet

James